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I totally agree on the stability bit - will have to defer to what you say on the lithium bit as that is not an area of expertise of mine.
If the Taliban are sincere and they want to build a tolerant state under Islamic guidelines then they need to make sure that it is indeed inclusive and tolerant. Other views, all ethnic groups and women must and should play their part in the social and economic life of Afghanistan.
The Taliban would be very unwise to throw their lot in with the Chinese as then they risk being devoured by a massive and far more powerful and technologically advanced neighbour next-door.
It is in their interest to rule within the accepted standards of human rights in the world, as it is in the 21st century, and so they can trade and have good(or at least not hostile) relations with their neighbours and the great powers around the world such as USA, Europe, Russia, China, Japan etc.
Afghanistan will not suddenly emerge from the dark ages and transform itself into prosperous well run country over night. It will take time and exceptional leadership to make it happen.
China already has her hands full with other more profitable less risky ventures in Africa , Asia, Central Asia and South America to really get distracted and over extended by Afghanistan.
They may test the waters with a few less risky pilot projects but nothing extravagant for the moment.
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